Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Mission: exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants with people. The facility is handicapped accessible and provides plenty of free parking.
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Let the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden be your destination for an upcoming visit. As a progressive cultural institution, the Botanical Garden is a seasonally inviting backdrop for celebrations, receptions and a destination tourist attraction. Over the summer 2013, our 34-year old building got a facelift, transforming the visitor experience as we worked to implement Phase 1 of our capital campaign. Seven acres of outdoor gardens opened in the Spring of 2015 and include a water garden, rose garden, conifer and gravel garden, formal allee and much more. The renovated indoor spaces—including the expansive DuPont Room and two smaller spaces in the North Gallery—are for guests to enjoy the tropics during Iowa’s weather extremes and see garden inspired art. Whether coming for a business meeting, a formal celebration or to see the urban oasis, guests can wander the gardens during breaks, enjoying the serenity of the Botanical Garden. Lastly, Iowa’s first living wall makes an impression as your guests enter the lobby, which includes a charming retail space called the Garden Shop. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is closed on Mondays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Admission:
Adults $10
Seniors (65+) $9
Military $9
Youth (4-17) $7
Members and children under 3: Free

For more information, please visit dmbotanicalgarden.com.

10/19/2026

Celebrate the Halloween season at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Downtown Des Moines.

10/16/2026

Bring a little bit of fall indoors. 🍂 Learn how to create your own fall sensory bottle using materials inspired by nature in our latest blog.

November is bringing even more to discover at the Garden. See what’s happening this month and find your next reason to v...
10/16/2026

November is bringing even more to discover at the Garden. See what’s happening this month and find your next reason to visit. 🍁

10/15/2026

It’s TIMEEEEE! TICKETS ARE ON SALE! 🎄✨

Tickets for Dome for the Holidays are on sale! Start making your plans now and get ready to experience the Garden transformed for one of the most magical times of the year. Disclaimer: Please DO NOT purchase anywhere other than our website! https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/dome-for-the-holidays/

🌱 A little magic is on its way!Our amaryllis bulbs have just arrived at the Botanical Garden, and soon they’ll trade the...
10/15/2026

🌱 A little magic is on its way!

Our amaryllis bulbs have just arrived at the Botanical Garden, and soon they’ll trade their sleepy brown coats for spectacular holiday blooms. With a little soil, water, warmth, and patience, these big beautiful bulbs will transform!. ✨🌺

Follow along as we prepare them for the sparkling season of Dome for the Holidays and the annual seasonal display!

1 DAY 👻🎄Tickets for Dome for the Holidays go on sale TOMORROW! Who’s ready for a little holiday magic under the Dome? 🎄🌿
10/14/2026

1 DAY 👻🎄

Tickets for Dome for the Holidays go on sale TOMORROW! Who’s ready for a little holiday magic under the Dome? 🎄🌿

2 DAYS 🎄✨Too early to start thinking about the holidays? We don't think so. 😉Dome for the Holidays tickets go on sale in...
10/13/2026

2 DAYS 🎄✨

Too early to start thinking about the holidays? We don't think so. 😉

Dome for the Holidays tickets go on sale in TWO days. It’s time to start making those holiday plans!

3 DAYS 🎃➡️🎄It might be October, but we've got the holidays on our minds.Tickets for Dome for the Holidays go on sale in ...
10/12/2026

3 DAYS 🎃➡️🎄

It might be October, but we've got the holidays on our minds.

Tickets for Dome for the Holidays go on sale in just THREE days!

A healthy-looking tree can have more going on than meets the eye. Learn more about some of the hidden threats that can i...
10/09/2026

A healthy-looking tree can have more going on than meets the eye. Learn more about some of the hidden threats that can impact tree health in our latest blog. 🌳

Address

909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15153236290

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